Struggles and Controversies
Boris Johnson, the former UK Prime Minister, contemplated eliminating lockdown measures and other pandemic controls, according to evidence presented at the ongoing Covid inquiry. The inquiry also revealed that a top civil servant considered Johnson's administration to be "mad" and "self-defeating."
Deciding on a Second Lockdown
The inquiry heard that Johnson faced difficulties in deciding whether to impose a second lockdown. In his notes, he questioned the effectiveness of damaging the economy without knowing how many more lockdowns would be necessary. Eventually, Johnson did implement a second lockdown, but now faces criticism for indecisiveness.
"Let the Bodies Pile High"
A top official stated that Johnson remarked he would rather "let the bodies pile high" than impose another lockdown. Moreover, diary entries from Sir Patrick Vallance, a leading medical expert, described a "very bad meeting" in No10, with Johnson and then Chancellor Rishi Sunak grasping at straws.
Criticism from Cabinet Secretary
Private messages exchanged by Cabinet Secretary Simon Case revealed his belief that the people in Johnson's No10 were ill-equipped to govern. He described them as "mad" and "self-defeating," although he noted that they had not shown animosity towards him personally.
An Unfortunate Comment
During the early days of the pandemic, Johnson reportedly offered to be injected with Covid to demonstrate that it was not a threat. This comment was labeled as "unfortunate" by Lord Udny-Lister, Johnson's former chief of staff.
The Covid inquiry is ongoing.
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